Child & Family Support Caseworker I

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Carbon County is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to guide children and families through challenging times and support their emotional well-being.

The role focuses on safety, abuse reporting, and family guidance, with duties including documentation, care planning, and collaboration with caregivers. It is a full-time position with standard daytime hours and occasional irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.

Responsibilities

• Safety Checks: Meet with children, caregivers, and others to determine if the child is safe
• Abuse Reports: Receive and assess reports of suspected abuse or neglect within the county
• Support Planning: Recommend medical evaluation when injuries are present and help guide next steps
• Family Guidance: Encourage positive growth and emotional progress for children and their families
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate documentation and records of all client interactions

Skills

Safety Checks

Abuse Reports

Support Planning

Family Guidance

Record Keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/social sciences

Two years of experience as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework (12 credits)

Equivalent combination including 12 credits and one year paraprofessional case management

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Carbon County is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to guide children and families through challenging times and support their emotional well-being.

The role focuses on safety, abuse reporting, and family guidance, with duties including documentation, care planning, and collaboration with caregivers. It is a full-time position with standard daytime hours and occasional irregular hours.